I am not Greek, and I don't practice Christian Orthodoxy, but when I was given the opportunity to…read moreattend a dinner celebrating the 2017 graduating class of the Toronto Orthodox Theological Society, I figured I might as well attend. After all, worst case scenario was that I'd get a lot of wine for my trouble. The Metropolitan Centre in Scarborough is a fascinating event hall that wears its heritage proudly on its sleeve. It was a bit overwhelming - and a bit humbling to walk in here for the first time and take everything in. This is a sprawling space that offers some of the best food I've had at an event hall in a very long time, and the event was an interesting and fascinating experience. We enjoyed salmon, salad, roasted red peppers, mini potatoes and all the bread and wine we could handle. And the baklava. OH MY GOD THE BAKLAVA. And it was the nice, light baklava that was handmade. I ate like half the plate when they brought it - don't judge me, I'm a growing boy. I will be the first to tell you that I am not literate in Greek culture, so it took some time to acclimate to their customs. When in doubt, kiss the hands of your elders and hug everyone you can. It was very interesting to see the reverence the assembled guests (including several politicians) had for the academy, which is affiliated with Saint-Paul University and teaches young men to be priests. This was definitely an experience I won't soon forget, and the venue was classy and filled with good times and great food. If I ever have the chance to attend the Metropolitian again in the future, I'll be there without delay. Highly recommended.

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I was raised to treat everyone with respect while ensuring to treat those the way I would want to…read morebe treated. With that said, I had the worse experience at this hall during 2019. (Wedding) Not only was the owner completely disrespectful DURING the wedding, but leading up to the big day was a hassle every time I spoke to someone. The staff clearly works hard and is in desperate need of a respectful leader. If you are considering booking with Princess Banquet Hall except nothing but the worse. Negatives: -owner very disrespectful and unorganized -hall itself needs an upgrade, lights out, floor dirty etc -kitchen area very unclean including fridges ...etc the list goes on but I feel I've said enough, and the owner already knows of my experience. Ask him! Good Luck if you plan to move forward with this hall, I hope you have a way better experience/day then we did.

If you are not Indian you will get discriminated. I wanted…read moreto have a party here so my mom phoned and asked what would the price be. They said around $500 then when we go there in person once they see that we are not Indian they raise the price to $900. We told them thats not fare they told us just yesterday it was $500 and told them is it because of our race? They gave the silent treatment and would ignore us.They would try to make some excuse but nope do NOT go there if you are a different ethnicity like me.

DO NOT BOOK THIS BANQUET HALL - Horrible Experience from Start to Finish…read more Our experience with this banquet hall was a complete disaster, and I would never recommend it to anyone, especially not for an important event like a wedding. Let's start with the bridal room -- or what they claim is a bridal room. When I asked Jeet to direct me to it, he told a staff member in Hindi to "clean it before taking her." I was then led down to the end of a dirty basement hallway and shown a few tiny, stuffy rooms with no AC and one barely working fan. It was one of the most disgusting spaces I've ever seen -- completely inappropriate for any bride. Next, the decor situation was a mess. We had hired a third-party vendor to decorate, but Jeet failed to remove decorations from a previous event. Our team had to work around their leftover decor, which made setup extremely cramped and chaotic. As guests began arriving, the carpets were still dirty. I had to ask the manager 3-4 times to get someone to vacuum, and by the time they did, it was already too late -- guests were walking in as a worker was vacuuming the floor. Jeet actually told us to keep the guests outside while they finished cleaning. Unbelievable. We were also charged extra -- a few hundred dollars -- for microphone and speaker use because we had organized speeches. However, the sound system didn't work at all. When we notified Jeet, he brushed it off saying they were "working on it" and asked us to wait. Obviously, we couldn't delay the entire event while they took their time trying to fix it. As for the food, we were told we'd receive authentic Afghan food from their partner, Riaz Catering. What we got was anything but Afghan cuisine. The food was bland and disappointing -- most of our guests didn't even eat. Later we realized that another Indian party downstairs had been served the exact same food, falsely labeled as Afghan. On top of that, they just left the food out all night without properly storing or managing it. To make matters worse, the temperature inside the hall kept rising throughout the night. While the AC was working in the beginning, it was clear they were turning it down (or off) to cut costs, making the atmosphere uncomfortable for all our guests. In summary: 0/10. Jeet and the entire management team were completely unprofessional and disorganized. From the venue conditions to the service and food -- everything was below acceptable standards. Do not waste your time, money, or peace of mind booking this hall. You will be disappointed and frustrated, just like we were.

This is Perry. I am using my friend's phone to write this review. I have tried 3 times but it's not…read moreshowing. I attended the Fundraising dinner for Palestine at the Estate Banquet Hall, on Dec 17, 2023. It was an AMAZING experience. The food was DELICIOUS and all waitresses were very NICE and FRIENDLY. Mr. JEET, thank you so much, for donating 5,000 dollars for the Palestinian cause and giving special discount. I sincerely appreciate it.God bless you and your business.

We used this venue as a Celebration of Life for both my parents who passed away 2020. It was…read morenothing less than PERFEC. Beautiful space with modern decor. On one floor so easily accessible by elderly. Washrooms as well. Food was spectacular and plentiful. The staff were above average in skill, efficiency and smiles. I will DEFINITELY use this venue again. They will NEVER disappoint. Money well spent with a guarantee of quality and class!!! 5/5 Rating without a doubt.

You're in golden hands!…read more Marla and her team are not just professional, they are magic workers. They make EVERYTHING happen. When doing research about various venues, it seemed as if everything lays on the couple's shoulders- setup, cleanup, all the details- there are too many restrictions! With Marla, in this fabulous hall- probably all we wanted (AND BEYOND) was made possible. To all my concerns Marla responded with 'don't worry doll, you have me!". And its true! We felt Marla's and her team's support through everything...from booking the hall, to finding out details (ten thousand times)...she does it all. She advises, she holds your hand, she whips her magic wand and its all done- in a classy, timely, gorgeous and calm manner! We love Marla, we loved the hall that was GORGEOUS, all our guests were ecstatic with the hall, quality, presentation and taste of the food and professionalism of the staff- we just couldn't be happier!

Mango shake is horrible and watered down to the max. The food was average as well........read more

Very beautiful venue! The bride and groom were very happy with the decor and service. As well as…read morethe guest, that includes me. Even though I was a late addition, they were still able to accommodate me! That was pretty awesome. The reception area looked perfect, the pianist was captivating, and the food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the appetizers a lot. I didn't really care for the main course too much. That's not the establishment or anyone's fault. I'm just picky when it comes to meatless things. But how could I deny that cheese cake. A blessing under a thin layer of sweet strawberry goodness. The area was comfortably able to fit over a hundred plus people. While giving much room to do some dancing! This is an amazing venue for a couple to wed!

We already had 2 events with JC's banquet Hall. first one is my sons 1st birthday and 2nd is my…read morehusbands 30th birthday. we both had an amazing parties from the Foods to space event. I love the hassle free party as Anil the manager set up everything for us. that why we are having out third event soon! JC's banquet hall is highly recommend for hassle free and satisfying service! two thumbs up for Anil the manager!

They accepted my very short-notice reservation, was very accommodating and helpful, and even…read morerefunded me my payment immediately without any hesitation when I had to cancel my second reservation. The place is very clean, has lots of basement parking, and an elevator. I would definitely recommend JC's Banquet!

If this venue had my wedding date available, I would have gone here in a heartbeat. The Markham…read moreEvent Centre opened about three years ago so it is relatively new. The space is beautiful & I absolutely love the high ceilings with chandeliers. The capacity varies but it can accommodate up to 700 (rounds of 10 & with dance floor). They can split the hall into 2 to fit a smaller party (minimum 140). Food - I can only write about the Chinese food as I read this in the Chinese bride section of the Frugal Bride Forum & also asked a friend who'd gone there once. The Chinese food at MEC was better than other banquet halls & the temperature & portion was decent sized as well. I dealt with Christina, who was very pleasant, accommodating and patient (especially with my future MIL). I really liked her and felt if I had my wedding here she would've taken care of a lot of things. If you plan to check this place out, talk to her! What I also love about this venue is they threw in a lot of 'freebies'. The backdrop (your choice of colour), registration table (your colour), standard 6 hour bar, wedding cake, money box, dessert table was included in the package. This is perfect for busy brides! The only bad thing? I didn't really notice it but my fiancé did not like the carpet. If you plan to keep your wedding neutral I think it will look very elegant here. Love it just too bad they did not have our date.

I actually came here when I was researching for a venue for my wedding. I was VERY close in booking…read morethis venue, until I read some reviews that the alcohol was really watered down. To me, open bar was very important to me, I have a lot of guests that love a good drink. Overall, the place is very grand, they have a high ceiling. But I do hate their carpet, they really need to do something about that. It's like green/orange color. They look like fall leaves, but in rainbow color. Everything seems to be all packaged, your cake (fake), backdrop with your names on the backboard, table clothes, and chair covers, they even come with center pieces - which is the 3 jars with floating candles. The price is decent, if you pay cash, they usually give you a discount. If you are one of those brides that can't be bothered with little details that this venue is for you. Everything is very simple, you pick the menu, pick your decor/color and you are pretty much set! I'm still unsure how I think about the manager, he seems - nice, but I just can't quite put my finger on him... The food. I had a wedding here just last weekend, and I must say... the food I have to give it a........ 2 out of 5. I really wasn't full after that meal, and the quality is pretty bad. Noise level: if you have another wedding next to your wedding - you will hear EVERYTHING they are doing. Their music, their speeches.... Service: is pretty good, overall the staff is very tentative. Open Bar: Because the bar is outside - it actually takes the attention away from the groom/bride and the party dancing inside the event. Everyone was pretty much hovering the open bar outside AND the dessert table outside. It really makes a pretty empty dance floor. I don't think I would recommend this venue to the future bride/groom. The place is decent with decent priced. But there's a few flaws about this place which is quite important to me!

This was my first time attending an event at Village Loft, operated by Oliver and Bonacini. Wow!…read moreThe venue, food, and service were all on point The venue, located on the upper level of a standalone building in the parking lot of Bayview Village, was a warm and inviting space, with brick and wood walls, large windows, and very intimate lighting. We used two of the three available sections and it was more than enough space. The event was a baby shower luncheon and the menu was very appropriate, with a variety of roving hors d'ouevres, salads, sandwiches, and desserts that satisfied everybody's appetite. The salads were all colourful, fresh, and tasty, with a good variety to choose from. The sandwiches - salmon, chicken, pulled pork, and vegetarian - were all delicious, as were the desserts. Personally, I would have preferred a tad less dressing on the salads but maybe that's just me. The service was also excellent, from the moment I walked in and was greeted with smiles by all the staff. Used plates were cleared from the tables very efficiently and the buffet table was replenished quickly. Overall, this was a great experience and a very enjoyable baby shower!

Came here for a friend's wedding. And this place is pretty modern in design. It has an earthy tone…read morethrough out the building. I liked the fact they got an elevator to get us to the 2nd floor, as the venue is there. Then I found out this venue is part of the O&B group, there's a certain aura this venue signifies as well as a standard O&B represents. I like! I like the setup as the food came in the middle, and we serve ourselves. I like that configuration. I can control portion on my own. First came the appetizers and there's risotto ball, and warm salad. Surprisingly they taste quite decent even though it was mass produced. Then the mains came after about half hour and there's all three choices of beef, chicken and fish. So I am not stuck with one. The biggest surprise were the beef and fish. As I mentioned earlier, banquet food tends to flop when it is mass produced. But not here, the beef came out soft and juicy still and the fish actually tasted good. I didn't have chicken as I was full by then. Dessert were homemade doughnut balls and a tiramisu. These were dynamite. I had an extra serving of these wonderful goodies. Overall experience is very nice. Food was good and service is quite good.

I came here to vote for the federal election. The recreation complex has card access to enter the…read morefacilities. There's a fitness centre, swimming pool, ice rink, squash courts. There's a large parking lot out front and very close to Pickering city centre and shops at Pickering town. The advance voting polls has clear signage to direct us to the auditorium and there are floor markings to indicate where to wait in line. Nice looking recreation centre and close to home.